The Soldier Who Didn’t Know WW2 Ended

The true story of Second Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda will shock you! Come with me and discover how one man denied that the war hand ended for almost 30 years!
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[@samwhite414]

As messed up as it is. He’s the most loyal human to ever live

[@nickoleboissoneault3469]

True

[@canadian5654]

Stop saying facts... I might die.

[@delunagamingyt7643]

He might be the most loyal human alive but I could have died if he is still going on his arc

[@itskittey]

000000❤😊😊​@@canadian5654

[@SkibidiSigmatherizzard]

He killed innocent people

[@Liam-ri7of]

this guy really didn’t even try to find out if the war was over yet. bro really said “the war isn’t over till i say it is”

[@SauerTwins]

real "the bell does not dismiss you, i dismiss you" energy

[@RedMoonMusic54]

Fr like he was like mentally insane and believed that Japan had won

[@top2579]

To be fair, this show how insanely effective the Imperialist Japanese Doctrine was

[@TonyJones-tc5gp]

Be amazed posted this same video a few years ago

[@aramotoroadtrip526]

@@TonyJones-tc5gp Seems like Be Amazed rewrite this story every 2 or 3 years.

[@abyssraider819]

Imagine playing Hide and Seek with your pals and you had no idea that it was over and then they all went back to their homes. You just sit there waiting patiently for the "it" to come around and look for you. I'm just happy his commanding officer was there to welcome him back home.

[@fareswenka4904]

Uhhh, why is this empty with 123 likes?

[@RonaldoIS_KING]

Nahhhh now I can’t sleep thx man 😅

[@UltimateGamer-bm6yt]

I’m never going in my closet again

[@kashlegend5476]

That’s exactly what he would do if he ever play hide and seek with us 🤦‍♂️

[@Gavinshorts5426]

That’s just a demonstration of what happened in the video

[@cfreze00]

Hiroo Onoda may have been completely out of his mind, but you have to give it to the man for his dedication.

[@markedwards3647]

It's called Delusional Disorder. That's when a person persists in a belief in the face of massive evidence to the contrary. It's a mental illness.

[@canadian5654]

you cannot be more correct man

[@wlfshadow4255]

Dude was definitely crazy after being alone for so long but dam does he deserve a medal

[@user-sb8qe8xd8c]

absolute dedication that man, more dedication than me wanting to win a Minecraft hoplite royale

[@Dementor101-ow3rw]

@@user-sb8qe8xd8c and thats a lot! LOL

[@glennstewart5397]

He stood his ground and held to the last order he was givien. He was a believer in personal Honour and it was still intact. Respect!

[@Re_V]

As a japanese soldier, he highly likely forced himself on a bunch of female children during his service, just saying.

[@adorabledeplorable5105]

Honor . This was one reason why the war against them was so difficult . Ideology is hard to fight against .

[@Re_V]

a japanese soldier is the last thing I'd call honorable lol

[@adorabledeplorable5105]

@@Re_V I see honor is something you obviously cannot comprehend . Good luck in life .

[@Bestow3000]

@@Re_V Especially an imperial Japanese army. They're the worst.

[@kayanlam3775]

Dude you explain things better than any teacher

[@Arthur_Morgans_Ghost]

I know

[@braxtonmowery8050]

Agreed

[@sssniperboofygoofy]

I created a rotary cutter (giant lawn mower)that uses a giant 7V motor, 7.4V LI-ION battery, and it's kinda dangerous as it is Kool,

[@kyrstinriddle816]

I listen too him way more than I did any of my teachers

[@sssniperboofygoofy]

@@kyrstinriddle816 w

[@vilyar122]

Hiroo Onoda is legendary in all of Asia. I remember learning about him in class as a real-life example of not only what propaganda can do to a person, but also the grit and tenacity that could result. He was a man who truly loved his country and believed in its mission. The fact that he was able to accept the war had ended at all is telling in how much of his mental faculties he retained during those decades of living in the jungle. Did he have moments of madness? Of course. Was he a mad man? No. Thank you for being so respectful in your telling of his story.

[@gdprsn]

To us Filipinos he's a murderer.

[@Erkhes99908]

Many legends of asia Hiroo Onoda and Ghenghis khan and idk other people

[@Projectmayhem82]

Call it whatever you want it's just that famous Japanese stupid pride.

[@GeorgiosEvans]

@@Erkhes99908 Bro i thought it said realHife for a sec

[@Redbeardian]

It's also a good example of "sunk cost fallacy" in action.

[@hanzoo4141]

I'm from Lubang island, and my grandpa told me that he is the one of the guys who hunt down this guy, he also told me that this guy's live in giant trees that they carve inside, robbing farms, and watching graduation at school while in the roof of the buildings.

[@johnlove6194]

Imagine having a picnic, and suddenly Hiroo stabbed you in the back.

[@Epicgamer73838]

@@johnlove6194 "honey would you pass me the may-AHHHHHHHHHHHHH"

[@jamesanthony_]

Damn his dedication is unbelievable

[@markedwards3647]

Very, very believable. I met a number of people with persistent unjustified paranoid beliefs in the face of overwhelming contrary evidence when I was working forensic psych. These people also committed crimes and needed meds and therapy, and deserved respect as humans. Their dedication to their psychotic beliefs deserved psychiatric treatment.

[@yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyq]

⁠@@markedwards3647 Do you not what a figure of speak is.

[@SilverJ17]

Man lived to 91 in spite of everything. A lot of folks didn't have living conditions these men had for so long and still die in their 60s and 70s, quite a few pass away even sooner.

[@BangThoyib2]

Whats evenly remarkable is the islanders, they have been living with their enemies in their backyard

[@timothystoddard6741]

Not so different to living in some parts of an American city.

[@truehappiness4U]

The term ‘Enemies’ is created by the governments. The locals knew about the Japanese and their backstory, obviously it’s more pity than hate. Governments wants us to see each other as enemies or competition, but we are all humans with stories

[@leungsheryl5365]

@@truehappiness4U Still, i would be pretty annoyed if a guy keep sneaking in my house and steal my things.

[@Top10factsvn]

What an incredible story! The dedication and resilience of Lieutenant Onoda are beyond admirable. Despite being cut off from the world for nearly three decades, he remained steadfast in his belief and commitment to his country. Truly a lesson in unwavering loyalty and perseverance.

[@cabbievonbump]

I must admire his dedication. RIP, Brother.

[@gdprsn]

To us Filipinos he's a murderer pure and simple he's not someone to be celebrated.

[@changingpeopleslivesmoon2993]

fr

[@SkibidiSigmatherizzard]

I don't respect him, he killed innocent people

[@user-fj9jq8ed3q]

@@SkibidiSigmatherizzard what would u do in that situation of morals and values than?

[@Boiled-Oden]

@@user-fj9jq8ed3q surrender like the rest of them?

[@kogamaandrers6692]

I read Hiroo Onodas book; "Never surrender".

[@renae3679]

I just want to say thank you for telling this story. When I first learned about it, it was featured on tv. I was like, "is this real?, How come nobody else in the world is telling this story?" I'm from the Philippines and finally someone on yt is retelling this incredible history/story ❤

[@climbinggamer6579]

The loyalty and dedication this dude had to Japan is crazy if he was still alive today I wish I could meet him and hear some survival stories.

[@deathsnitemaresinfullust2269]

Haa! 1:40 I don't know why but these little kids running just made me smile. They're so cute, they look like tiny adults that were de-aged and now realize they get to live like children again. 😄👍

[@paulahaller]

They do! Oh my gosh.

[@t0rya]

No shit, its ai

[@dumblockdubbed2455]

​@@t0ryadamn, ai is crazy when you dont expect it

[@t0rya]

@@dumblockdubbed2455 yea

[@SunShine_sublime]

Yes 😊😅

[@mirthenary]

Always knew of the story, never the full details. Thanks!

[@x-coin0420]

Same

[@nickoleboissoneault3469]

The guy who will make sure you know EVERYTHING

[@mkhitarhovhannisyan2050]

His journey is truly remarkable. Despite enduring such immense challenges, he managed to retain his sanity and resilience, never succumbing to the pressures or suggestions that might have led him astray. It's a testament to his inner strength and fortitude.

[@sandrasausville9103]

At least there's still some loyalty in the world. This man is proof of said loyalty

[@Adam-M-]

Also proof of stupidity.

[@giselematthews7949]

And of course stupidity is still alive and well.

[@giselematthews7949]

....and stupidity.

[@hansgabrielmatanguihan-sw9yb]

@@giselematthews7949 come on atleast give some man respect like a small respect

[@zolisassi2861]

@@Adam-M- you are underestimating the indoctrination countries like japan and germany were doing back then. It's not stupidity but brainwashing.

[@user-ze8it1gp8y]

He just slipped into crazy for 30 years.

[@amyjones6542]

That’s what I’m saying too. I understand that he was a soldier but what did he do besides terrorizing people? I fail to see the “hero” complex they gave him.

[@sea4874]

War, that's what happened.

[@amyjones6542]

@@sea4874 Maybe with himself

[@someguygaming9248]

If he didnt fight, he would face disgrace from the japanese society, so he had 2 choices, go back home disgraced, or stay and fight with honour... He chose the 2nd option

[@Collector123k]

"War , war never changes" - Nate in Fallout 4 😅

[@michakasprzak6869]

He's a man of focus, commitment and sheer will

[@johnathansaegal3156]

Second Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda's story was told to me by my grandpa who fought in the Pacific Theater against the Japanese. Onoda was born in the same year as my grandpa. After the end of WWII, there were MANY Japanese soldiers were still in the jungles of various islands to carry out ambushes. Most didn't last a few months: either killed or captured or surrendered, but grandpa told me about Onoda and how he was "still out there". He has a cave stocked with plenty of ammunition, food, equipment and all he needed to survive as long as the Japanese thought he would need (many of the ambush soldiers were tied or chained to their positions to keep them near their caves). This story about Onoda was something told around a campfire when on a fishing trip. Grandpa told of these guerrilla ambush fighters out in the jungles... and it was rumored ONE was still out there!

[@jasminegueco327]

And 😢.........Grandpa ✨️ was right......❤...

[@user-hi6fw1bm2x]

a story perfectly told and produced. thank you, BE AMAZED!

[@christophercole8114]

On the one hand it's admirable that he was as dedicated as he was to his oath and duty. On the other hand it's a cautionary tale of how that level of indoctrination can lead to outright dismiss even the possibility of being wrong, the cause you're fighting for being over, etc.

[@Bill-im6nt]

Magazombies

[@christophercole8114]

@@Bill-im6nt and those who go for the Democrats too. Both are scim

[@robynstephens166]

I agree with you. Some here in the other comments really need to rethink what loyalty is. It's not based off being paranoid like this story is depicted here. This is a story of indoctrination to ones culture above all else

[@CoffeeFor__]

@@robynstephens166it could be considered “stupidity” as most call it but I think the loyalty he had for his country and higher rank leader was wonderful and truly one of a kind

[@rogueascendant6611]

@@robynstephens166 Yep, comments here literally ignore Imperial Japan militarism indoctrination. They should never underestimate the power of propaganda and brainwashing.

[@TheSoitenly]

Thanks, I think that's the kind of story I needed to hear. It actually brought a tear to my eye and made me smile.

[@michellegomez5118]

heart of a warrior , respect

[@changingpeopleslivesmoon2993]

agree

[@SchleichHorseLover-yl1ug]

Massive respect for him! The dedication!

[@SkibidiSigmatherizzard]

You mean.. Heart of a war criminal

[@user-fj9jq8ed3q]

@@SkibidiSigmatherizzard He's not a war criminal, you have a very clouded judgment on this subject he displays humanity and loyalty . He may of done things that weren't right but he apologized and had to live with the regret of his actions towards the islanders.

[@SkibidiSigmatherizzard]

@@user-fj9jq8ed3qHe apologized for killing those 30 people? I don't think Japanese apologize at all after they killed and r*pe innocent people He displays humanity and loyalty? Are you really that dumb? Maybe you're right, humanity are criminals. We killed a lot of species, including the plants.

[@user-id8gj7xw1z]

These vids are so underrated, like bro explains better than my college professors

[@nateromanowski793]

You have 12.3 million subs for a reason, brother.

[@Mello675]

12.4

[@aleister0705]

Loyalty and dedication for his country js unmatched. This awesome legend made me tear up

[@jameslifvenborg640]

i love your content BE AMAZED, your content is truely amazing

[@Moneymagicandstuff3009]

Ive been subscribed since 2022, and the content is greater than ever

[@Thegraycan]

I’ve been watching since 2021 or 2020 But It’s on a different account

[@GIBRANHIJRAH2]

Fr

[@fireembliam9090]

Me as well.

[@CK-mt7om]

Yes I also am so glad I subscribed to this channel

[@undeadmaster666]

truely a remarkable man. to hold on to his faith in his country for so long is mind blowing

[@babyjennymahlafunya8384]

You can't find loyalty like that anywhere this days.salute

[@Zarnaab123]

Wow! A real soldier!!! This is loyalty and a true definition of discipline and determination.

[@garikm24]

Bro is TF2 Soldier in the lore

[@Donteatbanana]

So loyal I wish more people were like him

[@CupRamenZ]

I know your heart is in the right place, but many more people would DIE if they were like the soldiers 😭

[@Writesparky]

I never heard the full story til now. Thanks for the episode, i love your content.

[@Vandelay666]

They should have told them JAPAN WON the war.

[@user-cz1zb7ll3n]

How would they know that Japan got bombed

[@randombystander991]

Compared to most alternative scenarios - it did win.

[@S_r0-ni7or]

honestly that would have worked

[@Connorofthewolves]

Bruh who really took time to make this comment

[@UltimateGamer-bm6yt]

I feel like that wouldn’t work-

[@megbuchanan1630]

Now that is an AMAZING story. I am AMAZED.

[@williammurphy3846]

Dedication. I read the book about him several years ago. I gave it to a friend of mine, Doug Anthony who enlisted in the US Navy in 1940.

[@josephcronin2965]

Well done. I've seen this story on a few channels now, and this one is probably the best.

[@Danvie777]

I really appreciated this video. It is the best one that I have seen made by you. Thank you

[@Eddieavina123]

Love your video. Be Amazed and keep up the great work you are awesome

[@SNEHASISH77]

talk about a damn dedication

[@hautelashbeaute3533]

How???

[@itsJESUSCHIRST]

It's a emoji for PC users

[@itsJESUSCHIRST]

If you comment you'll see a smiley, and if you click that you'll get all the PC emojis

[@SNEHASISH77]

​@@hautelashbeaute3533 what how

[@bunniblossomss]

I hope your KZbin career always continues to thrive; I’ve watched you since I was 12-13, and now I’m 20. I still watch you almost every night before bed as a routine :) keep it up ❤️ I love the content

[@corbankniep5284]

Incredible commitment to his country. Amazing man

[@leifang100]

And now we know the somewhat full extent of the mind of man and how far it will take a person or people when their beliefs are strong MULTIPLE DECADES well I believe he has the longest service record on the field all time ✊🏾🫣🙆🏾‍♂️💁🏾‍♂️

[@dexteradams6515]

Oh he was crazy as crazy can be. I'm glad he was able to live some kind of a life after all of that though.

[@rhalfzanjoedicam8456]

Great job Be a Amazed 😍 l have heard of this story but it's too broad, until this video, it's detailed, well edited and animated, and simple to understand, and the end its heart warming thanks again😆👍🏻❤

[@kentworch]

This man is truly legendary, and I personally believe the entire world his incredible life's story. It's tragic, but incredible. Definitely a remarkable man. My deepest condolences for those who died, war is an ugly thing.

[@dexteradao4186]

Humanity's most loyal soldier. 🔥🔥🔥

[@choldaau]

I just realized something this amazing Hero died one day after I was born. I was born on 15th of January 2014

[@kaovang7416]

This is the best cover of this history that I heard many time. Thank you

[@lovingmayberry307]

Amazing, had heard the story before, in fact I think I saw a movie about it, but the amount of detail in this video was awesome!

[@poke_hunter9]

I'm learning about ww1 right now and my history teacher said I hope none of you are German but I took it offensively beacuse i'm part German.I get to learn about ww2 next year.

[@WillAnnie-uk5zg]

I also part German and I can’t believe she said that

[@Orca.11]

That is racist.go to the principal,they could punish them or even fire them.

[@poke_hunter9]

@@Orca.11 She is retiring but the principal wouldn't do anything about it anyway because "kids always lie" and they don't have anyone to replace her bc it's a private school.

[@purpleguyreal]

Meet the Soldier

[@Nvm337]

This is my favorite video so far.❤

[@joelsubba3778]

True dedication and loyalty this is to course that was lost many years ago The last Imperial Japanese soldier in history to stand for 29 years after the war and finally rest in peace

[@Anguirus_singular_point]

Meet The Soldier

[@mrmeekmerp7589]

*TF2 intro music plays*

[@LutasticLu]

Soldier does not care if he isn’t recruited, he does what he does

[@Tankozilla12]

Its cool to see your entertaning video make my day

[@davidjames2513]

A real soldier! Hell ya! Never abandon your post until properly relieved!

[@geezletmego]

he is one heck of a man, i cant even stay that focused on my homework mush less to be that dedicated.

[@newtonbryson]

I'm still subscribed because your content is amazing

[@jamesdick2580]

i´m glad that they didnt treat him as a terrorist or war criminal. im glad that there was enough common sense to realize and accept that he wasnt knowingly committing acts of terrorism and that he legitimately thought that he was still at war. im also glad that he finally got to live a peaceful life. RIP Brother. much respect from a fellow Infantryman.

[@markedwards3647]

He had many, many opportunities to test reality, all of which he rejected. He was as honorable as the insurrectionists on 1/6. He had MANY opportunities to test reality, all of which he rejected. There is nothing honorable in persistently embracing a delusional disorder to preserve a self-image as a hero. Holocaust deniers, moon-landing deniers, and flat-earthers also have delusional disorder, and they and their followers also consider them heroes.

[@Villy-dv5yn]

all my respect go to that one officer and hes soilders

[@All-Heil-Prince-Vegeta]

Such an amazing story. I can't help feeling respect for him. Thad is some commitment!

[@gybrhylelotayo31]

Yes!!! Another story

[@yerisonbueno4002]

This soldier is very amazing

[@beverlyabuan6594]

I don't know but I cried at the end watching this video. The life of a man... loyalty!

[@Dynamiet_gek]

I kinda wanna meet him if i can… bc his determination just amazes me

[@Bionium01]

Be amazed you do an amazing voice over. Keep up, been watching since 2022

[@fireembliam9090]

Me as well.

[@danimal0921]

Very admirable! Sadly such dedication is so terribly rare these days...

[@fandroid6491]

wife bad kid bad phone bad

[@eee_eee]

I don’t think you would want a Japanese soldier hiding in a forest for tens of years with weaponry but ok

[@Zachary3DPrints]

Oh Wow, great story told by this channel, loved it

[@user-vw2bm7zb8w]

Congratulations, you just earned yourself a subscriber (:

[@TelevisionDude]

Soldier Team Fortress 2

[@alacarp]

was looking for this comment

[@creepermods4641]

I already loved the video every second it goes. Currently i'm in the Philippines.

[@Wmc1996]

I really love hearing his stories

[@donaldduke2233]

I read his book. Very inspiring story of dedication.

[@ZeppelinEXAhmed]

A true HERO IN MY EYES WITH honor and pride.

[@pokoletsch.9030]

And killer of innocent villagers

[@urbanburner]

That's a real soldier right there I'll tell you what

[@heidiembrey4917]

Yeah..a deluaional and insane murderer , killing innocemt people for 30 years ..sounds right

[@neoswagtwigofthetwignation9778]

Not just a soldier. He was a modern day samurai.

[@Bestow3000]

@@neoswagtwigofthetwignation9778 A modern day brainwashed fool.

[@stormscout_77]

Yes pure amazing dedication

[@monicachavez5799]

his story amazed me on how loyal is was. rest in peace hiro

[@Jjones5202]

Muto? MUTO?? * hears Godzilla charging beam *

[@braxtonmowery8050]

I love this content

[@muaddib4378]

holy shit. what a story i was fully engaged and the 30 minute video went by so fast. soo good

[@JohnPaul-pw7hp]

That’s a crazy story!!! So cool that something like that actually happened!

[@-PKhoiN-]

Cool, it's like learning history

[@Thegraycan]

Hello wow you’re video are so amazing but 29 years is crazy even after World War II

[@Harproxy]

I actually heard this story from my parents, I too live in the Philippines, hearing more of it really amazes me as there we're actually more to the story I was told.❤❤

[@VascanZr3421X]

You have really amazed me this time

[@DemetriusLionTafariDurand]

He got to be a Taurus?. We can be a little bit stubborn sometimes.

[@domainmojo2162]

Aye... we are.

[@clintjarossuperales7122]

購読してもっと興味深いビデオを見て驚かれることをお勧めします

[@zmartusers3396]

This brought me to tears 😢

[@jeiyxx]

a true legend

[@Krishnakumar-wl7ih]

You either die a hero, or live long enough to become a villain... . . Or live too damn long to become a legend

[@coltydoodledoof8237]

Fr

[@Lampe2020]

30:29 Well, he had proven his survival skills XD

[@MidnightWonko]

Wow, what an amazing story!

[@PartyInTheBack-]

ty for story-time

[@sj2026]

blud realy said: "ITS NOT OVER UNTIL I WIN"